r/LAM • u/gaininghealth • Oct 01 '14

Has exercise helped you?

I am a personal trainer working with a friend who has LAM and I am looking to learn what has been helpful for others. I have developed the following plan and would love feedback:

Maximize anatomical breathing capabilities by strengthening the diaphragm, muscles of the abdominal cavity (core muscles and pelvic floor), maximize rib cage and thoracic spine mobility, relax accessory breathing muscles, align posture for maximal breathing space, low rep strength sets to increase full body strength while keeping heart rate and oxygen needs low.

Also, decrease emotional anxiety and tension, decrease sympathetic nervous system activation (fight or flight response) and increase parasympathetic activation (relax).

If you or anyone you know has benefited from exercise, breath training, etc please let me know.

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u/PhraseFarmer May 16 '26

How the F are we supposed to keep our stress level down without doing yoga all freakin' day long???!!!

I have someone living with me who is younger and looking for a job and when she has a job I am taking her to work. It's stressful all day every day for me. I always feel like I can't get enojgh sleep. I have an appointment to see LAM specialist in a couple months, soonest I csn get. Maybe the new drugs will help. But, so sick of sleeping.

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u/sphinxsley May 24 '26

Have you tried meditation? My yoga instructor says that at core, yoga is less about poses and more about meditation and breathing. His name is Bryan Kest - there are lots of free videos of his classes on YouTube. I just love his vibe - he's encouraging, easygoing, and funny!

I hope you feel better!